Wednesday, December 8 • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Join us on Wednesday, December 8 as a panel of Troutman Pepper class-action litigators examine recent developments in class-action litigation and provide insights on what the future holds. The panel will dive into the major decisions that were rendered this year and explore ways for class-action practitioners and in-house counsel to effectively and efficiently manage class actions.

We will continue to offer webinars related to legal issues and recent decisions affecting the consumer financial services industry caused by COVID-19 or otherwise. If you have any questions about this series, please contact us at events@troutman.com.

Tuesday, November 16 • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

Although ransomware continues to make headlines in 2021, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams continue to be one of the top five causes of loss at small and medium-sized enterprises. Join us as we walk through a mock BEC scam in the context of wire fraud, and answer your top questions relating to how to prevent, respond, and recover from BEC scams.

Key issues and questions that we will address include:

  • Proactive steps businesses can take to defend from the cybersecurity perspective
  • How insurance applies in this context
  • What to do if you suspect a BEC scam, including who to contact and when (e.g., insurance carrier, bank, outside counsel, etc.)
  • Law enforcement’s role in the response
  • Why engaging forensics may be a critical step in understanding scope and necessary for containment efforts
  • Who the law says is most responsible for bearing the loss

Troutman Pepper attorneys will be joined by CISO and former International President of ISSA, Andrea Hoy; John Wood, former law enforcement and currently a Director at Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks); and Brooke Gartner, Senior Claims Specialist – Cyber/Technology/Media at AXA XL. Together, this panel brings the CISO, forensic vendor, law enforcement, insurance carrier, and legal perspective right to your screen.

Thursday, December 9 • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Using technology devices and systems in your law practice can be both exciting and daunting. How do you become competent in making those selections and using those technologies? How do you protect client confidentiality and ensure compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and privacy laws? Our panel will use real-life stories to provide tips in how to both prevent potential problems and respond efficiently and ethically when they do occur.

Thursday, December 9 • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

This interactive discussion is intended to focus attendees on the key issues in commercial leases from the corporate counsel’s perspective, under the assumption that the corporate counsel is not the primary lease negotiator. It is the presenter’s hope that the topics introduced – operating expense pass throughs, assignment and sublet provisions, and work letter issues, to name a few – will prompt questions from attendees and discussions about “real life examples” of commercial lease issues that keep corporate counsel up at night.”

Wednesday, December 8 • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

More companies are exploring DeSPAC transactions as a method to access public markets or carve out a subsidiary. The Troutman Pepper panel will address the tax implications of DeSPAC transactions and Up-Cs, and discuss the effects associated with “F” reorganizations of S corporations in advance of a purchase and what buyers should know. Also included will be a discussion on current issues for claiming a worthless stock deduction, including recent legislation and claiming a worthless stock deduction as a disaster loss under Section 165(i).

Wednesday, November 17 • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

In today’s highly regulated corporate environment, companies face a complex set of interconnected compliance risks that can leave them vulnerable to investigation and litigation. As you help your clients navigate these risk factors and adopt best practices for remaining compliant, it is important to have a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.

To help you deepen your knowledge in this critical area, Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) will be offering our popular Forensic Approach to Accounting Concepts program. This program will clarify accounting basics and discuss how to collaborate with forensic accountants to better serve your clients.

You will learn:

  • The fundamentals of accounting, including an overview of the accounting equation, key terms, journal entries and financial statements
  • The forensic accounting approach, including the use of data analytics, in the context of a project life cycle
  • How forensic accountants complement the work of attorneys

This program is approved for MCLE credit for California, Illinois, New Jersey (through reciprocity), and New York. Troutman Pepper will automatically seek credit in the states where we have office locations. Credit for other jurisdictions may be available upon request. For those licensed in California, Illinois, New Jersey, and/or New York, certificates will be distributed within 30 business days. If you have any questions about CLE credits, please email CLEManagement@troutman.com.

Wednesday, December 1 • 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET

Many important tax-planning strategies are in the spotlight this year as Congress considers several changes to current tax law. No matter what happens in Washington, planning before year-end can better prepare you for the upcoming tax season.

For the insight you will need, you’re invited to an in-depth discussion of current tax developments and how proposed legislative changes could impact your tax planning for 2022 and beyond.

Led by tax leaders from Marcum and Troutman Pepper, the panel discussion will be comprehensive for both individuals and businesses, highlighted by a special keynote address:

Richard Rubin
The Wall Street Journal

  • Mr. Rubin is the U.S. tax policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal in Washington, focusing on the intersection of taxes, politics and economics.

Register to join us for a well-rounded discussion of today’s most pressing tax issues that may affect you and your business.

If you have a specific question that you’d like our panel to address, you will have the opportunity to include it when you register. 

Unable to attend the live webinar? Register and we will email you are recording of the webinar when available.

Wednesday, November 10 • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

Now that the long awaited appointment of Rohit Chopra has taken place, there are bound to be many new initiatives at the CFPB. Our team will take a deep dive into what we can expect from the CFPB’s new leadership in the coming months, including new personnel, enforcements, and rulemaking projects.

Tuesday, November 9 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Please join us as our panel of lawyers and technologists will discuss the legal and technical considerations for corporations using Microsoft 365 for their eDiscovery needs. We will share common issues and observations on how clients are using the eDiscovery features in Microsoft 365. We will also review the latest changes that Microsoft has made to the eDiscovery features.

During the roundtable, attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a group discussion and share their experiences with Microsoft 365.

Thursday, November 11 • 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT

Troutman Pepper attorneys will present on how working remotely and the advancement in technology has created new and unique ethical issues as well as traditional ethical issues in controversy. Please join us for a discussion on ethical issues in-house tax departments need to consider.